AceShowbiz - The rumor mill has been rife with speculation about Kim Cattrall reprising her iconic role as Samantha Jones in the third season of "And Just Like That…," the popular sequel to "Sex and the City." However, the 67-year-old actress has put an end to the chatter.

On July 21, Cattrall responded to a fan on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "Aw that's so kind but I'm not." This clear declaration follows reports from Life & Style that she might be a part of the new season, despite ongoing tensions with former co-star Sarah Jessica Parker.

The conjecture around Cattrall's return gained momentum after her surprise cameo in the Season 2 finale, where Samantha called Carrie Bradshaw from London, in a scene that Cattrall filmed alone.

In a June 2023 appearance on "The View," Cattrall mentioned that it was HBO and Max's chief content officer, Casey Bloys, who reached out to her for the cameo. "It's very interesting to get a call from the head of HBO saying, 'What can we do?' " said Cattrall. "And I went, 'Hmmm … let me get creative.' "

Industry insiders had speculated that her reintroduction might pave the way for more appearances in the future. An unnamed source even claimed to Life & Style that Cattrall would be filming all her scenes in London and that "they'll be bending over backwards to pay her an absolute fortune." Despite this, Cattrall has consistently maintained that her decision not to return to the series was her own, citing unresolved issues with the show's direction and her former co-stars.

Tensions between Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker have been publicly documented. In 2018, Cattrall openly criticized Parker on social media following the death of her brother, writing, "I don't need your love or support at this tragic time @sarahjessicaparker." She added, "You are not my family. You are not my friend." This public fallout contributed to Cattrall's decision to distance herself from the reboot.

While fans were delighted by Cattrall's brief reappearance, it seems that her future on "And Just Like That" remains uncertain. Although the third season is currently filming and expected to premiere in 2025 on Max, Cattrall has clarified that she will not be among the returning cast. Whether this marks a definitive end to her role as Samantha Jones or leaves the door ajar for future surprises remains to be seen.

As the show continues its journey without one of its most beloved characters, viewers await to see how the narrative unfolds, offering praise to Cattrall for her candidness and contribution to the franchise's legacy thus far.